Netflix has shared The Waterfront trailer for its newest family drama series, which is inspired by true events. It is scheduled to make its debut on June 19, 2025, with eight episodes.

“For decades, the Buckley family has ruled Havenport, North Carolina, dominating everything from the local fishing industry to the town’s restaurant scene. But their fishing empire has started to crumble as patriarch Harlan Buckley recovers from two heart attacks, and his wife Belle and son Cane venture into the deep end to keep the family businesses afloat,” reads the official synopsis.

“As their attempts spiral out of control and into treacherous waters, Harlan steps back in to take command. Facing her own demons, Buckley daughter Bree — an addict in recovery who’s lost custody of her son — finds herself entangled in a complicated relationship that could threaten the family’s future forever. Set against the backdrop of coastal North Carolina, this twisty drama plays out over eight episodes that are as much about family dynamics as they are about the lengths people will go to when their legacy is on the line.”

Check out The Waterfront trailer below

What happens in The Waterfront trailer?

The video introduces the influential Buckley family, consisting of Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Melissa Benoist, and Jake Weary’s characters. They are on the verge of losing their small empire due to a $2 million debt. Because of this, the family patriarch decides to enter the dangerous world of drug distribution in order to save their name and businesses.

The Waterfront is written and executive produced by showrunner Kevin Williamson (Scream, Dawson’s Creek, The Vampire Diaries). The cast also includes Rafael L. Silva as Shawn Wilson, Maria Bello as Belle, Humberly González as Jenna Tate, Danielle Campbell as Peyton Buckle, Topher Grace as Grady, Brady Hepner as Diller Hopkins, Gerardo Celasco as DEA Agent Marcus Sanchez, Michael Gaston as Sheriff Clyde Porter, and Zach Roerig as Troy. It is executive produced by Ben Fast for Outerbanks Entertainment, Michael Narducci, and Marcos Siega, with the latter also directing the first two episodes. It is a production by Universal Television.